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Which States Will Legalize Cannabis Next?
Every year, the cannabis industry expands slightly further, and new possibilities are born across the nation. Many of the few states that have yet to legalize the plant…
7 Benefits of Cannabis Training
The cannabis industry employs more people every year, and as new states and global regions continue to legalize forms of the plant, the demand for new hires is…
31 Cannabis Industry Events to Attend in 2023
The global cannabis industry continues to welcome new innovators to the space as it inevitably expands – and conferences, socials, and expos are vital supporters of this plant-based…
Zero to One Mindset
Master Your Mindset #15 Defining the Zero to One Mindset For entrepreneurs, the zero to one mindset is a prerequisite and one of the most exciting parts of…
Master Your Mindset: Law Of Accelerating Returns
Master Your Mindset #14 Futurist Mindset To survive and thrive in any industry, one must consider the future to stay ahead of trends. Because we are living in…
Master Your Mindset: Embracing Technology
Master Your Mindset #13: The past few years have seen a surge in new technologies and services available to businesses. The rise of artificial intelligence, fractional executives, virtual…
Make Your Resume Stand Out: How Cannabis Education Can Make a Difference
Employers are looking for candidates with a specialized cannabis education. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly and competition for jobs is fierce. From entry level to executive level…
Q&A with Christina Wong: Founder & CEO of Fruit + Flower Co.
The cannabis food and drink category are exploding: The cannabis food and drink category are exploding. Demand for edibles, as well as experiences like infused dinners, has skyrocketed…
Q&A with Elise McRoberts: Founder of Hashinista.
Elise McRoberts knows a thing or two about what makes a brand tic: In the emerging cannabis market, strong branding is crucial to standing out from the crowd.…
Master Your Mindset: Holiday Mindset: Gratitude and Generosity.
Master Your Mindset #12: “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L Smith The most magical time of…
Emerging Cannabis Company Q&A: Lemonhaze at MJBizCon 2022
MJBizCon 2022: Lemonhaze Executive Golf Tournament Having been in the cannabis industry since 2013, I have been attending MJBizCon since the beginning. It has been exciting and interesting…
Master Your Mindset: Jeff Bezos and Ex Wife, Mackenzie Scott
Master Your Mindset #11: Think and Grow Rich: Imaginary Board Member #6A Cross Between Jeff Bezos and Ex Wife, Mackenzie Scott From one of the self-help exercises in…
Master Your Mindset: Mark ZuckerBerg
Master Your Mindset #10: Think and Grow Rich: Imaginary Board Member #5Mark Zuckerberg: Always be Evolving From one of the self-help exercises in Think and Grow Rich, by…
Interview with Hadas Cohen, COO of Powder Nation
Parent Company of It’s All About Choices The cannabis industry is continually evolving. New innovations are popping up all the time, designed to meet the needs of any…
Cannabis Pest Control and Prevention for Beginners
Growing and harvesting cannabis is a long process that requires a great deal of attention to detail and experience to succeed. But even for a skilled cultivator, one…
Interview with David Tran, Co-Founder of Farechild Events
Cannabis is a heavily networked industry, one where the right connection can catapult your career. Oftentimes, major deals are made at trade show after-parties and social gatherings, rather…
Master Your Mindset: Sara Blakely
Master Your Mindset #9: Think and Grow Rich: Imaginary Board Member #4Sara Blakely: Shaping BUTTS and Mindsets From one of the self-help exercises in Think and Grow Rich,…
Master Your Mindset: Richard Branson
Master Your Mindset #8: Richard Branson: Imaginary Board Member #3 I was seven years old when I had my first crush. It’s probably somewhat normal for a little…
How Standards Will Shape the Future of Cannabis
Cannabis has experienced a long, harrowing journey from underground operations to slowly becoming a legal, legitimate industry, and while it still has a ways to go for federal…
Interview with Ellen Holland: Editor-in-Chief of High Times & Author of Weed: A Connoisseur’s Guide to Cannabis
The cannabis industry is evolving at a breakneck pace. The need for high-quality, authoritative, and engaging content continues to grow as more people than ever seek resources and…
Master Your Mindset: Peter Diamadis
Master Your Mindset Series (#7) Think and Grow Rich – Peter Diamadis, My Imaginary Board Member #2 From the time I was around six years old, I wanted…
How to Prepare for Your First Cannabis Industry Interview
Preparing for a job interview is always an intense and somewhat-intimidating task, and when that job happens to be in the cannabis industry, you may feel even more…
Interview with Christi McAdams: Founder/CEO of Cannabis Community College & CEO of Highlite Staffing
The cannabis space is truly unique – no two career paths are alike. The nascent nature of the industry has allowed people to join from all walks of…
Master Your Mindset: Melinda Gates
Master Your Mindset Series (#6) Melinda Gates, My Imaginary Board Member Last week’s MYM article was about one of my favorite books, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon…
The Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis-infused edibles are one of the most popular ways to consume the plant, especially for new consumers who don’t want to smoke or dab. If you want to…
Get to Know the Parts of a Cannabis Plant
The cannabis plant is a complex and beautiful piece of nature: it contains the ability to grow in a wide variety of climates and regions and brings a…
Interview with Gia Moron: President of Women Grow & CEO of GVM Communications
When it comes to the nascent cannabis industry, it’s often the people holding a wide range of skills and experience who have the greatest chance to succeed. Gia…
Master Your Mindset: Think and Grow Rich
In my opinion, the ultimate mindset book is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. This book teaches techniques to help expand your thoughts, become creative, and master…
Ins and Outs of Dispensary Compliance
While state and local regulations vary across the United States, dispensary compliance is a notoriously convoluted process no matter where business owners are opening their retail locations. All…
Understanding the Different Cannabis Extraction Methods
Marijuana extraction is an increasingly popular method today’s consumers are flocking to, but its roots go back thousands of years – as far back as the production of…
Interview with Bryan Olson, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Columbia Care
Starting a new career path in any industry can be a daunting task, but the cannabis space is especially unique. Fortunately, the job market within cannabis is booming,…
Master Your Mindset: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
MYM – Rich Dad, Poor Dad (#4) I have collected an arsenal of books throughout my life whose lessons, although different concepts, center on mindset. I enjoy these…
How to Craft a Career-Changing Cannabis Industry Resume
Cannabis has gone from a burgeoning business opportunity to a full-fledged, multi-million dollar industry. With rapid growth and an ever-expanding market share, there’s never been a better time…
Interview with William Argüello, President of the Hemp and Cannabis Council of Costa Rica
This has been a monumental year for cannabis in the country of Costa Rica. On March 2, medical cannabis legalization became a reality after a two-year debate within…
Master Your Mindset: Queen Elizabeth II
There are only 43 monarchies remaining in existence today compared to the hundreds, if not thousands that have existed throughout history. Monarchies are one of the earliest forms…
When to Harvest Cannabis— A Complete Guide
Growing your own cannabis at home is a great way to learn more about the plant, the ways you like to consume it, and how it works best…
Cannabis Community College Announces FREE Virtual Tour of a Commercial Cultivation Facility by Evan Marder
Las Vegas–Sept 15, 2022 – Cannabis Community College, a leading online cannabis education platform, announces the addition of Evan Marder as Professor of Cultivation for the Cultivation Essentials…
What is Seed-to-Sale Tracking?
The cannabis industry is chock-full of terms that can be confusing to those with little knowledge or experience. Full spectrum oil, delta-8, THCV, live resin, rosin — the…
Interview with Nikki Lawley, Cannabis Patient Advocate
Cannabis has been touted for its wide array of potential medicinal benefits for thousands of years. And while cutting-edge research has concluded that the plant is indeed a…
Master Your Mindset: To Thine Own Self Be True
“The journey to mastering your mindset requires a path similar to the 12-step path alcoholics take to regain control of their lives.” Christi McAdams, CCC Chairman In appreciation…
How to Make Cannabis Brownies
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and expand, one product remains as timeless and legendary as it was in the early days of the underground countercultural cannabis…
Life Cycle of the Cannabis Plant
Cannabis growth is something that requires a lot of patience and curiosity, as the life cycle of the cannabis plant can take anywhere from 3-8 months. During this…
Interview with Lance Lambert, CMO of Grove Bags
The domestic cannabis industry is heating up, but the U.S. isn’t the only country making strides. Many countries are outpacing America when it comes to nationwide legalization of…
Master Your Mindset: Labor Day is a Mindset Testament
“Take control of your professional life with a mindset that looks forward to Mondays.” Christi McAdams, CCC Chairman Unfortunately, most people look forward to Fridays and dread Mondays.…
Cannabis Concentrates for Beginners
In today’s innovative and expanding cannabis industry, there are seemingly endless ways to consume the plant. Cannabis concentrates are among the most versatile forms yet, with various extraction…
Cannabis Community College Celebrates Re-Launch with Release of 5 Course Bundle
Las Vegas–Sept 1, 2022 – Cannabis Community College is pleased to announce the launch of its new online education platform, featuring high-value classes taught by industry experts. Students…
How to Become a Budtender
The experience of working in a marijuana dispensary has changed exponentially over the past decade, and so has the process of how to become a budtender. The days…
Interview with Kyra Reed, Founder of Women Employed in Cannabis (WEiC)
Being a woman in business comes with a profound number of systemic and societal challenges, but nowhere is it more apparent than in the cannabis industry. According to…
How to Get into the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis is officially one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. With projected revenue of $33 billion for 2022 — compared to $17.5 billion in 2020 —…